Barton–Zard reaction

The Barton–Zard reaction is a route to pyrrole derivatives via the reaction of a nitroalkene with an α-isocyanoacetate under basic conditions. It is named after Derek Barton and Samir Zard who first reported it in 1985. The Barton–Zard reaction is a route to pyrrole derivatives via the reaction of a nitroalkene with an α-isocyanoacetate under basic conditions. It is named after Derek Barton and Samir Zard who first reported it in 1985.